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I stayed in Chinatown, so stopping to see this statue wasn't a big deal at all. It's in the middle of a little plaza in the center of Chinatown, and while Chinatown is usually pretty chaotic, but this plaza wasn't busy and was a piece...More

Prominently displayed in a small plaza in the heart of Chinatown. It is set back nicely and done interested people actually stop and read the inscription. I am surprised that with so many people milling about. There is not more interest in this important person...More

We accidentally came upon this statue while wandering around Chinatown. Just a few days after the recent election, we found the quote quite poignant - ""When the Great Principle prevails, the world is a Commonwealth in which rulers are selected according to their wisdom and...More

Was in town for a family wedding. Passed the statue a couple of times on way to or from my hotel. As statues go it was nice although not overly huge. It contributed a little oasis of peacefulness amidst the hustle & bustle of China...More

So typical of New York City to always remember the immigrant groups who settled there and to pay respect to their traditions, customs and religions. Once in dispute, this statue is an accepted part of the Chinatown landscape.

The location of the statue is actually on the southwest section of Confucius Plaza. It's obvious the connection with Chinatown and the statue. However, it appears to be overlooked and forgotten by the community.

Bursting with an amazing array of sights, sounds, andsmells on every block, a visit to Chinatown feels likeentering a different world. It’s a colorful spectaclethat gets even more crowded on weekends, when familiesstream in to enjoy huge dim sum feasts and to stock upat the markets on Mott Street. To take a break fromthe buzz, grab something sweet from one of the manybakeries in the area and head to Columbus Park, where